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AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this 1st day of October 2026 by and between the Town of Orchard Park, New York (the “Town”) and the Erie County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals d/b/a SPCA Serving Eri ww County, a not-for-profit corporation having an office located at 300 Harlem Road, West Seneca, New York, 14224 (the “SPCA”). WITNESSETH WHEREAS the Town and the SPCA desire to enter into a contract providing that after the statutory holding period as per New York State Agricultural and Markets Law, a seized dog may be offered for adoption by th La) Town or the SPCA according to New York State Agricultural and Markets Law, Article 7 and Article 26. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1, The term of this agreement shall commence on October Ist, 2026, and shall be automatically and continuously renewed for each succeeding calendar year until the Town or the SPCA provides written notice to the other, at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the succeeding year, of its . desire to terminate this Agreement. 2. During the term of this Agreement, SPCA will only accept dogs that it considers safe adoption candidates after they have been held the legal stray holding period as determined by NYS Agriculture and Markets laws unless otherwise stated within this contract. The Town will be responsible for identifying dogs who are overtly, behaviorally unsound, suffering irredeemably, or dangerous with people or other animals. In that event, the Town shall be responsible for the animal's humane euthanasia at the veterinary facility of its choice. The Town understands that its representatives are welcome to contact SPCA's behavior department with any questions pertaining to behavior or temperament. a. Prior to scheduling any transfer appointments, the Town shall complete and submit an Intake Assessment Form to the SPCA. Upon receipt and review of the completed form, the SPCA shall have the sole discretion to either approve the scheduling of a transfer appointment or decline acceptance of the dog for transfer, based on behavioral concerns or indications of unsound temperament. Because of this, the SPCA may be unable to accommodate same-day appointments, b. In the event that the SPCA declines the transfer, the Town shall be responsible for determining an alternative placement for the dog or, if deemed appropriate and humane, proceeding with euthanasia. c. Ifwithin 5 days of intake the SPCA determines that the animal presents with behaviors, conditions, or characteristics that differ materially from those represented by the Town in the Intake Assessment Form, the SPCA reserves the right to request that the Town retrieve said animal. Upon such request, the Town shall be responsible for all fees incurred related to the care and medical treatment of the animal as outlined in this agreement. d. The SPCA reserves the right to assess the animal’s temperament either before or at the time of intake and deny admittance for transfer should the animal not be considered suitable for adoption!